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INDEX. 






Arlington Heights 4; 

Austin 53 

Austin Avenue §4 

Avondale 37 

Barrington 49 

Batavia 74 

CUntonvllle 78 

Clyboum Junction 6 

Cayler 6 

Deering 5 

Des Plaines 42 

Edison Park 38 

Elgin 81 

Elmhurst 62 

Evanston 13 

Fort Sheridan 2; 

Geneva 73 

Glencoe 21 

Glen EUyn 66 

Gross Park 6 

Highland Park 22 

High Ridge 9 

Highwood 25 

Irving Park 37 

Jefferson Park 37 

Kenilworth 17 



Lake Bluff 29 

Lake Forest 26 

Lakeside 18 

Lathrop Avenue 57 

Lombard 65 

Maplewood 37 

Mayfair 37 

Maywood 58 

Melrose Park 5i 

Mount Prospect 42 

North Chicago 30 

Norwood Park 37 

Oak Park 54 

Palatine 46 

Park Ridge 41 

Ravenswood 9 

Ravinia 22 

Ridgeland 54 

River Forest 57 

Rogers Park xo 

Rose Hill 9 

St. Charles 77 

Summerdale 9 

Waukegan 33 

Wayne 78 

West Chicago 70 

Wheaton 69 

Wilmette 14 

Winfield 70 

Winnetka 18 



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SUBURBAN DISTRICT— CHICAGO & NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY. 




WELLS AND KINZIE STREET STATION. CHICAGO, 



THE object of this booklet is to present in a concise form the 
salient features of some of Chicago's most attractive 
suburbs, incidentally noting their apparent advantages as 
residence localities. Hotels and private boarding houses pro- 
viding excellent accommodations are to be found at many of 
these places, and convenient access to the city is afforded by 
the fast and frequent trains of the Chicago & North-Western 
Railway. 

It is hoped that a perusal of these pages will result in so 
favorably commending some locality to the reader as to create 
a desire for further information, which will be cheerfully 
furnished by any of the local dealers in realty. 



THE Milwaukee Division of the North- Western Line, 
paralleling the beautiful North Shore, traverses a district 
unsurpassed in natural scenic attraction and the high, well- 
wooded landscape overlooking the broad expanse of Lake 
Michigan presents most delightful locations for homesteads. 

The first stop is made three miles from Wells Street Station, 
at CLYBOURN JUNCTION, the diverging point of the 
Milwaukee and Wisconsin divisions. A new, thoroughly 
equipped station, of handsome design, affords a convenient 
place of transfer between these two divisions, thus avoiding 
the necessity of coming into the city. Here tickets are sold 
and baggage checked to all points via Chicago & North- 
western Railway. Frequent trains to and from the business 
district of the city provide this populous section of Chicago 
with splendid rapid transit, which is likewise enjoyed at 
DEERING, GROSS PARK and CUYLER. 



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RAVENSWOOD AND SUMMERDALE, 



RAVENSWOOD is a very desirable residence section, now 
within the northern limits of Chicago. The improvements 
include all that are possessed by a modem city. The streets 
are broad and beautifully shaded, and the pretty residences are 
surrounded by spacious lawns, flowers and shrubbery. The 
splendid schools are the outgrowth of early and complete 
planning. There are many churches and numerous societies 
and clubs. In the business district stores of every variety 
afford convenient marketing. 

An elevated track system, reducing the running time of all 
Chicago & North-Western trains, gives to Ravenswood unsur- 
passed service, the six-mile distance being quickly annihilated. 

SUMMERDALE, one mile north, and HIGH RIDGE, two 
and one-half miles north of Ravenswood, are developing 
as places of residence in the onward march of population to 
the favored North Shore. 

Beautiful Rose Hill is located between Summerdale and 
High Ridge. 



ROGERS PARK, nine miles from Wells Street Station and 
bordering on Lake Michigan at an altitude of twenty- 
two feet, is a charming residence district within the city limits. 
The early history of this locality is replete with reference to 
negotiations with the Indians whereby the United States 
obtained title to the land. The old Indian boundary line is 
now known as Rogers Avenue. 

The annexing of Rogers Park to the city was subsequent 
to the installing of its waterworks system, supplying filtered 
lake water. It also has gas, electric lights, sewers, paved 
streets, well-stocked stores, fine churches, schools, and several 
social organizations. 

The splendid train service of the North-Westem Line to and 
from Chicago enhances the pleasure of living in this delightful 
suburb. 



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ROGERS PARK. 



eVANSTON, a beautiful city of 25,000 inhabitants, is situ- 
ated twelve miles north of Wells Street Station. Its model 
residences, broad, well-paved and beautifully shaded streets, 
extensive private grounds surrounding many homes of palatial 
character, make it indeed an ideal locality for a summer 
sojourn or a permanent dwelling place. It possesses a splendid 
public library, numerous schools, churches of all denomina- 
tions, many of them stately edifices, banks, societies, various 
clubs, and attractive stores. 

Evanston is the seat of the Northwestern University, 
chartered in 185 1 and opened in 1855. The annual attendance 
at this institution approximates 1,800 students. The charter 
prohibits the sale of intoxicating liquors within four miles of 
the university, and this provision is rigidly observed. The 
Illinois Industrial School for Girls is also located here. 

During the season the Evanston Club is enthusiastic in 
the pleasures of golfing, the grounds being situated near by. 
Evanston's accessibility to Chicago is promoted by the un- 
equaled service of the Chicago & North-Western Railway. 
This company has four stations in Evanston, one in the northern 
portion called Central Avenue (formerly North Evanston), 
another in the busy center called Evanston, another at Dempster 
Street, and one at Main Street (formerly South Evanston). 

Frequent fast trains make the run to and from Wells 
Street Station, Chicago, in twenty minutes. 



WILMETTE, so named in commemoration of "Ouilmette." 
the Pottawatomie chief who lived at this place when 
it was an Indian reservation, is located on a level strip of 
heavily wooded country extending to and overlooking Lake 
Michigan, and is fourteen miles from the North-Western station 
in Chicago. The streets are tastefully laid out, curbed and 
paved. It has a drainage system, waterworks and gas. There 
are several churches. Schools are modern and instruction 
the best. Good stores provide all necessaries. Among its 
social attractions is the Ouilmette Country Club, which 
favors outdoor sports, especially the game of golf. Pop- 
ulation, 2,;oo. 

Wilmette is a link in the chain of incomparable suburbs 
that are located along the line of the Chicago & North- 
Western Railway, which have gradually developed from 
small crossroads stations established with the building of the 
railway, until to-day, with their progressive population and 
the continued improvement in train service, they stand forth as 
the most charming and convenient home localities to be found 
anywhere. 




WILMETTE. 




KENILWORTH. 



KENILWORTH claims attention as a suburb of elegant 
homes amid grounds of generous proportion, beauty and 
adornment. It is situated on a bluff nearly forty feet high 
overlooking Lake Michigan. Its population numbers 500. 

The streets are boulevarded and well lighted and all walks 
are of cement. There is a complete gas and drainage system, 
and a waterworks supplying filtered water. Excellent schools 
are provided, including one for girls and a college preparatory 
school for boys. The Kenilworth Golf Club is a popular insti- 
tution among this suburb's other social advantages. 

A picturesque station and a public fountain command atten- 
tion at the threshold of this modern suburb. The distance of 
fifteen miles from Wells Street Station is most expeditiously 
and comfortably traversed by the improved express train 
service of the North-Western Line. 



WINNETKA, originally named by the Indians "Wynetka," 
or "Beautiful Land," was incorporated as a village in 
i86g under the name it now bears. It is seventeen miles 
from Wells Street Station, and situated in a gently rolling 
country at an elevation of about seventy-five feet above Lake 
Michigan, from which the water supply is conducted through- 
out the village. It has a population of 2,000. 

A splendid drainage system has been provided. The 
natural beauty of the landscape, enhanced by the improvement 
of streets, and homes of artistic design, presents a park-like 
appearance. 

There are schools, a public library, a hall for public 
ceremonies, churches and a variety of stores. The Skokie 
Country Club, with convenient golfing links, numbers in its 
membership a fair proportion of Winnetka's residents. Par- 
ticipating in the splendid train service of the North-Western 
Line, Winnetka possesses everything to make it a convenient 
and delightful place for a home. 

TAKESIDE, one mile north of Winnetka and eighteen 
L^ miles from Wells Street Station, is within the corporate 
limits of Winnetka, and possesses all the natural beauty of its 
near neighbor. The improvements under way and in contem- 
plation will certainly make Lakeside of great attraction as a 
residence locality. 







WINNETKA AND LAKESIDE. 



GLENCOE, nineteen miles from Wells Street Station, and 
beautifully situated on a high bluff overlooking Lake 
Michigan, has a population of about 800. The wide streets 
are well shaded and bound extensive home grounds. 

Glencoe has good water and drainage, splendidly paved 
streets, stores, schools and churches. The many pleasures of 
rural life are supplemented by pastimes usual with clubs, 
societies, etc. The Skokie Country Club has golf links con- 
veniently situated. "Pear Orchard," with its pioneer house 
made of oak, is a notable landmark, and certifies to the 
ambition of an early settler. 

The question of rapid transportation to and from Chicago 
is one that in no way handicaps the pleasure of living in the 
country, as the Chicago & North-Western Railway operates 
an express train service that affords the finest accommodations. 



KAVINIA, a gateway to the attraction of Highland Park, 
within the corporate limits of which it is located, is one 
and one-half miles south of Highland Park Station and 
twenty-one and one-half miles from Wells Street Station. 
It presents the finest conditions for suburban residence. 

HIGHLAND PARK was first known as "Port Clinton." 
The adoption of its present name was to fittingly express 
the features of natural beauty surrounding this locality^ the 
magnificent bluff overlooking the lake and the picturesque 
ravines — which have been utilized to great advantage in the 
artistic development of this suburb. 

Highland Park, abounding in attractive homes, has a 
population of about 3,000, many of whom are numbered 
among Chicago's prominent business people. Its streets are 
broad and well paved. Waterworks, electric light and sewer 
systems are among the conveniences. Churches of several 
denominations are established, and its public school system 
includes three grammar and one high school. Other educa- 
tional institutions are the Northwestern Military Academy, 
and the Alta School for young ladies. 

The business interests of the place include stores of all 
kinds, two banks and several hotels. Special efiFort has 
been made by the construction of a modern hotel to provide 
for the increased patronage that is bestowed on Highland 
Park as an attractive and convenient summer resort. The 
Exmoor Country Club and the Highland Park Club are promi- 
nent in its social life, golf being an attractive sport during the 
season. Rapid transit is amply provided by the Chicago Sc 
North-Western Railway. 




HIGHLAND PARK, 




HIGHWOOD-FORT SHERIDAN. 



HIGHWOOD STATION, in the village limits of Fort Sheri- 
dan, is twenty-five miles north of Chicago, and was 
established long prior to the locating of the United States 
military post in its vicinity. It now has a population of about 
800, and is amply provided with stores, schools and churc"-es. 
The situation is one of natural beauty, and in many ways 
claims attention as a desirable locality with a conveniently 
arranged schedule of fast train service to and from Chicago. 
The streets are well graded and graveled. Lake water and 
electric lights are supplied. 

PORT SHERIDAN STATION, one mile north of High- 
wood, serves the convenience of passengers to and from 
the magnificent military post, which, in the extent of its 
grounds, substantial character of buildings and beauty of 
location, is unsurpassed. 



1AKE FOREST, twenty-eight miles north of the city, and 
U situated at an elevation of over loo feet above the level 
of Lake Michigan, is one of Chicago's most beautiful suburbs. 
Originally platted as a park, it has, as attractive features, broad 
winding thoroughfares, fine shade trees and picturesque 
ravines. The many handsome homes are surrounded by grounds 
of generous extent and great beauty. The permanent popula- 
tion numbers 3,000 and includes many of Chicago's prominent 
business men. The public conveniences are the finest — well- 
paved streets, electric lights, splendid water and drainage 
systems, attractive stores, excellent schools, a library and 
churches. Of proud distinction is Lake Forest University, 
chartered in 1857 as "Lind University," and changed in 1865 to 
its present name. This is one of the most prominent universities 
in the west, and enrolls in its organization of five distinct 
institutions about 1,400 students annually. 

The Onwentsia Club is prominent in social functions, and 
especial attention is given to golf and other outdoor sports. 

The frequent and fast trains of the North-Western Line 
to and from Chicago add to the conveniences of this beau- 
tiful suburb. 



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LAKE FOREST. 




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THE BEACH AT LAKE BLUFF. 



LAKE BLUFF, thirty miles north of Chicago, on an 
y eminence overlooking Lake Michigan, is another station 
in the continuous stretch of beautiful country traversed by the 
Chicago & North-Western Railway, that offers rare oppor- 
tunities for the location of a home with pleasant rural surround- 
ings and convenient transportation service. 

It has ever been a popular summer resort, and has a per- 
manent population of about 200 people. Lake Bluff has a water 
supply from artesian wells, and is about to install an extensive 
sewer system. There are many pretty homes, schools, churches, 
stores and various clubs. A hotel very prettily situated affords 
an attractive summer home to many of Chicago's citizens. 



NORTH CHICAGO, thirty-three miles from Chicago, and 
aspiring, as its name would imply, to a share of the promi- 
nence attained by the great metropolis, has started out on a 
system of industrial development. It is now a village of goo 
people, having made commendable progress since its recent 
establishment. With this foundation of enterprise and indus- 
try, together with a most favorable location adjoining the shore 
of Lake Michigan, there is every reason to anticipate rapid 
development in the near future. Many beautiful sites await 
the contemplative builder. 



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THE BEACH NEAR NORTH CHICAGO. 




WAUKEGAN. 
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WAUKEGAN. Thirty-five miles north of Chicago, on a 
bluff overlooking Lake Michigan,, lies the beautiful city 
of Waukegan, Lake County, 111. Its situation is incomparable, 
the view perfect, and the air always pure. Waukegan is a well- 
built city. Its business buildings are substantial structures of 
brick and stone, and face broad, well-paved streets. The 
residence portion is particularly attractive. Beautiful homes 
are surrounded by spacious grounds, with shrubs, trees and 
flower beds. Skirting the edge of the bluff and overlooking 
the lake is the Sheridan Drive, a broad macadamized high- 
way adorned by many of Waukegan's fine homes. The city is 
supplied with water, and the best possible drainage insures the 
finest sanitary conditions. Well-organized fire and police 
departments promote the security of the city. The schools are 
modern, and afford complete instruction by a corps of efficient 
teachers. Churches of all denominations and various societies 
are represented. The socially inclined have several delightful 
clubs. The financial interests are represented in its two banks. 
Population, 12,000. 

Without detracting or endangering its desirability as a 
home site Waukegan offers many advantages for the location 
of manufacturing establishments. An inexhaustible water 
supply and extensive grounds, located below the level of the 
residence district at a distance great enough to render them 
practically isolated, and accessible to the finest transportation 
facilities, make the situation here one of great opportunity. By 
the unsurpassed service of the North-Western Line, Waukegan 
is so closely linked to Chicago that its favored position has 
induced many of Chicago's busy people to make their homes 
in this pleasant city. 



THE Wisconsin Division, extending in a northwesterly direc- 
tion from the city, diverges from the Milwaukee Division 
at Clybourn Junction. 

The natural beauty of the country induced early settlements 
at many points on this line, and which have developed into 
beautiful suburbs affording choice residence sites. 

As a route of travel the Wisconsin Division now leads in 
its facilities for the conduct of traffic between Chicago and 
the northwest. Of particular notice in its many trains to points 
in Wisconsin, Minnesota, the Dakotas and beyond, is The 
North-Western Zz»2z/^</ (electric-lighted throughout to St. Paul 
and Minneapolis); the Duluih and St. Paul Fast Mail, and 
the Badger State Express (a daylight train through picturesque 
Wisconsin to St. Paul and Minneapolis). Other trains in 
addition to its splendid suburban service provide the 
Wisconsin Division with accommodations equal to a rapidly 
growing traffic. 



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SUBURBAN DISTRICT— WISCONSIN DIVISION. 
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CLYOOURN JUNCTION AND NORWOCD PARK. 

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lyr APLEWOOD. Four miles from Wells Street Station. 

AVONDALE. Five miles from Weils Street Station. 
IRVING PARK. Seven miles from Wells Street Station. 
MAYFAIR. Eight miles from Wells Street Station. 
JEFFERSON PARK. Nine miles from Wells Street Station. 
NORWOOD PARK. Eleven miles from Wells Street Station. 
These stations, formerly individual suburbs, have, through 
continuous development and improvement, been absorbed 
within the municipality of Chicago, and combine with the 
advantages of suburban life the public conveniences of this 
great city. They retain, however, the beauty of spacious grounds 
and pretty homes, and are within easy access of the center of 
the city by the splendid train service of the North- Western Line. 



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eDISON PARK is just outside of the limits of Chicago, 
twelve miles from Wells Street Station. It is naturally 
well situated, and its elevation makes a perfect sewerage system 
possible, which at present is under construction. The popula- 
tion numbers about 600. It is one of the newest suburbs and 
gives promise of rapid development. The village has one 
school, two churches, and four stores dealing in all the com- 
modities for home needs. The character of improvements is 
modern. The streets are nicely graded and kept in good 
repair. Pure water is plentiful, and it is planned to shortly 
supply all houses with running water. 

The transportation service to and from Chicago is arranged 
to promote a rapid growth. 







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EDISON PARK. 

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PARK RIDGE. 
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FARK RIDGE is a village of 2,100 people, situated thirteen 
miles northwest of Chicago. Its name has been well 
chosen, as it is a veritable park on a ridge many feet above 
the level of Lake Michigan. With its undulating land- 
scape covered with a variety of trees, beautiful lawns and 
shrubbery surrounding many pretty homes. Park Ridge is 
an attractive place. It has two artesian wells supplying the 
purest water. The sewage is conducted a considerable 
distance and has a fall of forty feet, thus providing a most 
desirable sanitary condition. Most of the streets are skirted 
with beautiful shade trees, are of macadam or gravel, and at 
night are brilliantly lighted by electricity. 

Park Ridge is justly proud of its schools, both from educa- 
tional and architectural standpoints. The social features are 
promoted by several clubs. There are four churches, two 
public halls and two parks. The train service of the North- 
western Line places this pleasant village within easy access 
of Chicago. 



DES PLAINES, bordering the Des Plaines River, sixteen 
miles northwest of Chicago, is a village of i,8oo people, 
and is favorably knovm as being the site of the Methodist 
camp meetings for the past forty years. Its well graded and 
graveled streets are lined with pretty homes and beautiful 
grounds. A splendid waterworks and sewer system, a bank 
and good stores are among the conveniences afiforded, and the 
schools are adequately maintained. There are five churches. 
Frequent and fast trains place Des Plaines in the list of 
convenient suburbs. 

MOUNT PROSPECT, twenty miles from Wells Street 
Station, promises the development of an attractive 
suburb. Transportation service is ample. 




CES PLAINES. 




ARLINQTON HEIGHTS. 



ftRLINGTON HEIGHTS, twenty-two miles northwest of 
Chicago, is in a very attractive undulating country. Its 
generous proportions are typified in the attractive park sur- 
rounding the station. Streets are graveled, good natural 
drainage is afforded, and fine trees and shrubbery add to the 
beauties of pleasant homes. Schools, churches, well-stocked 
stores, hotels and a public hall provide for the welfare of the 
community. Several manufacturing concerns find this a con- 
venient location. An extensive nursery is also located here. 
The population is estimated at 1,200. 



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FALATINE, a very pretty village twenty-six miles northwest 
of Chicago, contains a populaton of 1,200. It has many 
well-shaded streets and pretty homes. The country is 
gently rolling. A fine waterworks and sewer system is 
installed. Well-kept stores, a public hall, bank, good schools 
and several churches combine to make a residence in this 
center of an attractive agricultural section, a pleasure. 

The train service to and from the city is very conveniently 
arranged. 



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BARRINQTON 



BARRINGTON is another of Chicago's pretty suburbs, 
thirty-two miles northwest of the city in the midst of 
a very fine agricultural and dairy section. The character of 
the country is hilly, affording very good natural drainage. 
Close to Harrington and reached over good roads are Wau- 
conda and Lake Zurich, popular resorts for fishing and summer 
outings. Fine golf links are located at Lake Zurich. 

Some distinction attaches to Barrington as a junction point 
with the outer belt line, the E. J. & E. Railway, which affords 
interchange of a large traffic between the North-Western Line 
and its connections. 

Harrington's population of 1,400 people enjoys the comforts 
and conveniences of fine schools, churches and good stores. 
Electric light and water systems are installed. The streets are 
well kept, and beautiful grounds surround many pretty homes. 
A creamery machinery works, cheese factory and creameries 
represent its industries. Excellent train service is provided 
to and from Chicago. 



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THE Galena Division extends directly west from Chicago 
with several branches diverging from the main line. 
The name is derived from the title of Chicago's first railroad, 
the " Galena & Chicago Union," and the completion of its first 
ten miles was a notable achievement in the progress and devel- 
opment of the great west, and it has ever since been an important 
factor in the conduct of transcontinental traffic. It is the 
pioneer line west and northwest of Chicago, and the route of 
The Overland Limited, The Chicago- Portland Special, The 
Colorado Special, and other fast trains to points in Illinois, 
Iowa, Nebraska, the Black Hills, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, 
Idaho, Nevada, California, Oregon and Washington. 

The suburban service affords the most adequate accommo- 
dation. 



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AUSTIN. 

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ftUSTIN, seven miles west of the Wells Street Station, is 
another of Chicago's fine residence districts. As a suburb 
it was named after one of Chicago's enterprising merchants, 
who established at this place in iS66 a brass clock works. 
These works have gone out of existence, but remaining as 
evidence of artistic planning are the parks and trees which 
now beautify this locality. Its development from a long favored 
suburb is demonstrated by beautiful homes, splendid schools, 
fine churches, modem business blocks, attractive stores, sub- 
stantial public buildings, two parks and a large and fashion- 
able club. The service of the North-Western Line places 
Austin in an advantageous position as to time required in 
getting to and from the city. 



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ftUSTIN AVENUE and RIDGELAND are within the 
limits of Oak Park, and possess manv of the character- 
istics of that suburb. 

OAK PARK, nine miles from Wells Street Station, com- 
mands attention as one of the handsomest suburbs of 
Chicago. Going back into history we find that this is one of the 
oldest settlements around Chicago, being first known as Kettle- 
string's Grove, after Joseph Kettlestring, who settled here in 
1833. Later it was known as Oak Ridge, Harlem and Noyes- 
ville. Subsequently the name Oak Park was adopted. 

The present population numbers 10,000. The business 
buildings include many of substantial character, and the 
stores are large and well stocked. Oak Park enjoys the con- 
veniences of a modern city. It has a splendid water and drain- 
age system, gas, electricity, paved streets, graded and high 
schools, a fine public library and magnificent churches. Social 
life is alert with its several clubs and societies of prominence. 
Out-door pastimes are popular, golf being particularly favored 
by the Westward Ho Club, River Forest Golf Club and the 
Newspaper Golf Club, each having grounds conveniently 
located. Many residences with broad lawns are embowered in 
luxuriant shade, and to refer to its homes is to touch a subject 
of pride to the residents. 

By special fast train service Oak Park is reached in 
eighteen minutes from Wells Street Station. Numerous 
other trains of the North-Westem Line cover the distance in 
about the same time. 




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OAK PARK. 




RIVER FOREST. 



RIVER FOREST, as the name suggests, is situated amid 
a beautiful growth of timber on the east bank of the 
Des Plaines River, nine and one-half miles west of Wells 
Street Station. The place was originally called Thatcher, 
having been named after David C. Thatcher, who settled here 
in 1856, but was afterward changed for reasons suggested 
by the natural surroundings. 

Broad streets and wide lawns present an attractive appear- 
ance, and there are many new and pretty residences. The con- 
veniences of water, gas, electric lights and sewers enhance 
the attraction of a home in this village of 1,800 people. 
There are several stores and churches, a grammar and a high 
school. The River Forest Golf Club, a popular organization, 
has grounds conveniently located. The North-Western trains 
are arranged to give the best service. 

LATHROP AVENUE, a station at the east side of River 
Forest, accommodates a large number of the residents of 
this suburb. 



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MAYWOOD, ten miles west of Wells Street Station, is 
situated on the west bank of the Des Plaines River. 
Population, 4,000. It was founded in 1868, and incorporated as 
a village in 1881. The land is high and dry, and a splendid 
sewer system and waterworks promotes the healthfulness of 
this location. Mamy of the streets are delightfully shaded 
and the main thoroughfares paved. Within the public park of 
about ten acres, naturally pretty, is located a handsome build- 
ing containing the village offices. Very extensive building 
improvements have been made in the western portion of 
the town. 

An electric plant furnishes light for street and house light- 
ing. Schools are conveniently located and well equipped. Two 
large halls accommodate public gatherings. There are many 
stores and a number of churches. 

Maywood possesses some distinction as an industrial 
center. A large sheet metal works employs a very large force, 
and another important industry is a foundry. Fast and 
frequent trains are run between Maywood and Chicago by 
the North- Western Line. 




MAYWOOD. 

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WEST MAYWOOD. 

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lyr ELROSE PARK, eleven miles from Chicago, is noted for 
J. L its thriftiness. From an expanse of prairie a few years 
ago, has been developed a village of 2,500 people, with com- 
fortable homes and pleasant surroundings. 

The streets have been sewered, waterworks erected, and 
with electric lights, well-stocked stores, good schools, churches, 
and a favorable location, Melrose Park confidently welcomes 
the newcomer. 

The Latrobe Steel Works have their extensive plant here 
and employ a large number of men. A fine train service is 
arranged with due regard to the growing needs of the place. 



eLMHURST, situated sixteen miles west of Chicago, like 
many other suburbs has had an experience in finding a 
name suitable to its environment. It was first known as 
"Cottage Hill," but to avoid it being confounded with other 
places of similar name, and seeking individuality, its present 
title was suggested by the character of its landscape; hence 
its adoption. 

Many attractive villas, the homes of some of Chicago's 
prominent men, are to be seen. 

The streets are broad, macadamized and beautifully shaded 
and lighted by electricity. A perfect sewer system has been 
installed. A water supply from a bountiful spring is piped 
throughout the village. A variety of stores, a bank, large tile 
works, and a stone quarry are among its business enterprises. 

There are four churches and a large hall available for 
public gatherings. 

The educational facilities are the best and the Lutheran 
College, which has fine buildings and grounds, is located here. 
The population is 2,000. The North - Western's train service 
to and from Chicago is ample, and planned to suit the con- 
venience of those making Elmhurst their home. 



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ELMHURST. 
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LOMBARD. 

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LOMBARD, a quiet suburb twenty miles from Wells 
y Street Station, possesses natural beauty as a site for a 
country home. The streets are well graded and graveled, 
and offer enjoyment in bicycling and driving. There are 
many pretty homes with well-kept grounds. Two churches, 
two schools and several stores aid to fulfill the requirements 
of this village of 600 people. Fast and frequent trains of the 
North-Western Line render easy access to the city. 



GLEN ELLYN, twenty-three miles west of Chicago, pos- 
sesses a marked individuality in its beautiful hills and 
woods. Its history shows that it was first known as " Danby," 
after an early settler, then as " Prospect Park," and after its 
development as a summer resort it received its present name. 
The character of the soil renders its streets naturally good 
at all seasons for driving or wheeling. Its schools are the best. 
There are four churches. Very good business buildings are 
occupied by a variety of stores. The population numbers 
800. A small spring-fed lake is within the village, and 
adjoining this is a large hotel, a favorite retreat for 
many people during the summer season. Several springs of 
highly praised water have brought prominence to this locality, 
which for natural attractiveness is unsurpassed within many 
miles of Chicago. A fast train service brings this ideal 
suburb to Chicago's very threshold. 



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GLEN ELLYN 




WHEATON. 
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WHEATON, county seat of DuPage County, III., dates its 
settlement from 1838. It is a prosperous city of 2,500 
inhabitants, with many modern homes surrounded by beauti- 
ful grounds, and residence streets bordered with shade trees. 

The educational advantages are of a superior character. 
Besides the grammar and high schools, and the Adams 
Memorial Library, is Wheaton College, an institution long 
established and growing in importance. There are also several 
churches. 

Electric lights and a splendid water supply are among the 
public conveniences, also a bank, public hall, and stores of all 
kinds. Good roads in all directions afford pleasure in driving 
or bicycle riding. 

One and a half miles southwest of the railroad station the 
Chicago Golf Club has its clubhouse pleasantly situated, with 
broad verandas overlooking the links and extensive grounds. 

The distance of twenty-five miles from Wells Street Station 
IS traversed by fast trains, making it possible to combine 
the advantages of a Wheaton residence with the demands of 
business in Chicago. 



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W INFIELD, Du Page County, twenty-eight miles from 
Wells Street Station, modestly comes to notice as a con- 
venient center for interchange with the many rich farms in 
t the beautiful surrounding country, 

j This locality, but partially improved, affords unusual oppor> 

' tunities for development. 

( T.rEST CHICAGO, Du Page County, thirty miles from 

W Wells Street Station, is the point at which the North- 
western Line diverges to Elg^n, Rockford and Freeport from 
the air line to Geneva, De Kalb and beyond. This village 
of 2,500 people is located in a gently rolling country. It has 
many pretty homes and broad and well-kept streets. In the 
business section is a bank and many stores. Water is piped 
throughout the village from an artesian well. An electric light 
plant supplies public and private needs. Good schools, includ- 
ing a high school, are maintained. Several churches are here. 

: An opera house and a splendid driving park afford diversion. 

' Among its industries are a brickyard, a manufactory of interior 

house trimmings, a steel and iron metal-coating company and 
the local shops of the North-Westem Line. 

The train service to and from Chicago is fast and frequent. 



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WINFIELO AND WEST CHICAGO. 



GENEVA, county seat of Kane County, situated on the 
west bank of the beautiful Fex River, thirty-five and 
one-half miles from Wells Street Station, has a population of 
2,500. Its streets are broad and well shaded, and are curbed 
and macadamized in the business section. 

Many handsome residences and grounds are noticed 
throughout the town. Prominent among the substantial build- 
ings is the Kane County court house, situated in a square that 
is beautified by lawns, trees and shrubbery. All lines of busi- 
ness indicative of a progressive community are represented, 
and several manufacturing establishments attest its advantages 
as an industrial center. The city is supplied with good water. 
It also has an electric plant furnishing public and private 
illumination at a low cost. Its educational advantages are 
excellent. Churches of several denominations add their stately 
presence to the attractiveness of the city. Several hotels give 
ample accommodations to the wayfarer. Banking facilities 
are added to its other business interests. Geneva, with a 
natural beauty and a fast train service, offers many attractions 
to the homeseeker. 



BATAVIA, the first settlement in Kane County, dating from 
1833, is pleasantly situated on both sides of the Fox 
River, and commands the use of an extensive water power. 
This advantage has been the means of developing many 
of its industries, whose products have made Batavia fav- 
orably known in many parts of the world. The great stone 
quarries in this vicinity have also added to its prosperity. 
Its situation in a beautiful rolling country makes this point 
an attractive and healthful place of residence. The drainage, 
though naturally good, has been improved to provide modern 
sanitary essentials. An electric plant under city control 
furnishes illumination. Many fine business buildings and 
well-stocked stores are found in the business portion. The 
commercial and industrial interests find convenience in 
home banking facilities. 

The educational privileges rank with the best, and the 
moral, social and material welfare of the populace is advanced 
by its many churches, societies, clubs, fraternities and miscel- 
laneous organizations. The streets are improved, and the many 
elegant residences have generous ground space with beautiful 
shade. The population numbers close to 5,000. 

Additional to the advantages of Batavia as a place of 
residence or business, the North- Western Line has provided a 
fast train service to and from Chicago which is specially 
arranged for morning and evening demands. 




NEAR BATAVIA. 




ST. CHARLES. 



ST. CHARLES is another of the delightful places on the 
Fox River. It is one of the oldest settlements in the west, 
reckoning its history from 183", :uid warranting its selection by 
the charm of natural scenery and the possibilities of water power. 

It is a city of 3,500 inhabitants, thirty-eight miles from the 
Wells Street Station. Its streets are macadamized and remain 
in fine condition through all seasons. The favorable natural 
conditions have served to great advantage in providing water 
and drainage, and will be utilized in extending modern con- 
veniences. 

Electricity is used for public and private illumination. 
There is a good school system, and a modern high-school 
building has been recently completed. Churches and fraternal 
orders are well represented besides many purely social organ- 
izations. Stores are many and complete. Several manufac- 
turing plants are prospering, and opportunity offers for the 
location of others. 

As a home location St. Charles is particularly attractive by 
the beauty of landscape. The transportation service of the 
North -Western Line to and from Chicago is arranged with 
careful consideration for speed and convenience. 



WAYNE, thirty-five miles from Wells Street Station, is a 
village of about loo people, with two general stores, a 
post office, school and church. The natural beauty of its loca- 
tion and the surrounding country make this section one sus- 
ceptible of great development. 

Although the adjacent farm land is used chiefly for dairy- 
ing purposes there are several fine stock farms which stand 
pre-emment among those of the world. 

CLINTONVILLE is thirty-nine miles from Wells Street 
Station. In approaching this point a grand view of the 
Fox River Valley is afforded. The broad river flows rapidly 
through the town, affording the very best water power. 
This, with the low price of property, presents opportunities for 
the development of industries. Clintonville is incorporated 
as a village, with a population of 500, and is surrounded 
by a rich and prosperous farming community. It has 
two churches, two schools, stores, shops, two mills, one hotel, 
and several societies incident to the general \/elfare of the 
residents. The installation of sewer, water and lighting systems 
will undoubtedly be put in operation soon. The train service 
to and from Chicago is liberally planned. 



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WAYNE. AND RIVER NEAR CLINTONVLLE. 



eLGIN is a beautiful city among the hills skirting the Fox 
River. The natural attraction of a gently undulating, 
well-wooded country, combined with the advantage of gen- 
erous water power, gave to Elgin a basis for development 
that is attested by its substantial position as a city of 22,000 
inhabitants. Many commanding views are afforded from the 
hillsides overlooking the river and the valley in which the 
business portion is located. These hills are dotted v/ith many 
elegant homes, and throughout the city are fine residences 
with large grounds. 

Its public and business buildings are of fine design and 
substantial build. The streets are broad and well paved. 
The city has splendid water and drainage systems, gas and 
electric lights, parks, amusement places, hotels, banks, large 
and elegant stores, postal delivery service, a fine public 
library, magnificent churches, the best schools from both an 
architectural and educational view, several academies and 
private schools, and many clubs and societies. Commercially 
speaking Elgin has a great variety of important industries, 
and is also famous as the dairy market of the world, dis- 
tributing, as the center of an unsurpassed dairy country, the 
finest milk, butter and cheese. 

Transportation service is most adequately provided. 
Besides the line leading northwest through Elgin to Marengo, 
Rockford and Freeport the Chicago & North-Western Rail- 
way has another line running north from Elgin to Crystal Lake 
and Lake Geneva through the beautiful villages of Dundee, 
Carpentersville and Algonquin. Fast and frequent trains 
place Elgin and these towns within easy reach of Chicago. 



Elegant Drawing Room and Compartment Sleepers, Buffet-Smoking and Lilirary Cars, Parlor, 
Parlor-Cafe' and Superb Dining Cars, Free Reclining Chair Car.s and Modern Coaches on the 

FAST TRAINS 

IIF THE 

Chicago & north-western Railway 

To St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Superior, Ashland, the Copper Country, Marquette, Green Bay, 
Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, Madison, La Crosse, Winona, Mankato, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, 
Cedar Rapids, Marshalltown, Des Moines, Omaha, Denver, Cheyenne, Deadwood, Salt Lake City, Ogden, 
Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and many other important points in the west and northwest. 

COMFORT, SPEED AND RELIABLE OPERATION. 



H. R. tVlcCULLOUGH. W. A. GARDNER. W. B. KNISKERN, 

THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT. GENERAL MANAGER GENL PASSR AND TICKET AGENT. 

CHICAGO, ILL. 



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